Robert Kurson

Pirate Hunters: Treasure, Obsession, and the Search for a Legendary Pirate Ship

Chicago writer Kurzon, author of the bestseller Shadow Divers, tells us about his new book, an historical thriller and true story of two men who were willing to risk everything to find the Golden Fleece, the lost ship of the infamous pirate Jospeh Bannister. Says Lee Child (see June 17) of the book: “A great thriller full of tough guys and long odds . . . and: It’s all true."

Location: Street: Sheridan Shore Yacht Club, 20 Harbor Drive, City: Wilmette, Province: Illinois Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (lisätietoja)

Pirate Hunters: Treasure, Obsession, and the Search for a Legendary Pirate Ship

Chicago writer Kurzon, author of the bestseller Shadow Divers, tells us about his new book, an historical thriller and true story of two men who were willing to risk everything to find the Golden Fleece, the lost ship of the infamous pirate Jospeh Bannister. Says Lee Child (see June 17) of the book: “A great thriller full of tough guys and long odds . . . and: It’s all true.” Luncheon.

Location: Street: University Club of Chicago, 76 E Monroe Street City: Chicago, Province: Illinois Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (lisätietoja)

"True" Thursdays is Howe Library's new nonfiction book group. Join us at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday every other month to discuss fascinating true stories.

Fans of Clive Cussler will enjoy Shadow Divers, a true tale of riveting adventure in the tradition of Jon Krakauer's "Into Thin Air" and Sebastian Junger's "The Perfect Storm", in which two weekend scuba divers risk everything to solve a great historical mystery - and make history themselves.

Copies of the book may be checked out by any Upper Valley resident, regardless of whether or not they are a library member. (howe_library)… (lisätietoja)

Robert Kurson, Shadow Divers: The True Adventure of Two Americans Who Risked Everything to Solve One of the Last Mysteries of World War II.

Discuss The Shadow Divers by Robert Kurson, the Books to Bridge the Region selection. Books available for check-out ahead of time. Refreshments appropriate to the book provided by Friends of the Library. No charge or registration. Small Meeting Room. (DaynaRT)… (lisätietoja)